Bridge master David Anderson said the city's historic landmark will close to all pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles during the two Nightglow events on Thursday, August 9, and Saturday, August 11.
"I urge people to plan ahead if they are attending the evening events at the fiesta on Thursday and Saturday," said Mr Anderson.
"The bridge will close to all pedestrians, cyclists and traffic at 6pm on both these evenings and it will remain closed for two hours after midnight."
Evening closures during the fiesta were first implemented eight years ago following concerns that the 148-year-old landmark could suffer structural stresses due to the sheer volume of pedestrian traffic.
"A crowd of pedestrians on the roadway of the bridge creates a far greater loading than normal car traffic and this could cause damage to the bridge and injury to its users," said Mr Anderson.
"As in previous years, we have agreed with Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, Avon and Somerset Police and the event organisers that, to ensure the safety of the public and the bridge, the bridge should close for two nights.
"While it is safe for its normal use and volume of traffic – both vehicular and pedestrian – the Victorian bridge is old and must be treated with respect.
"The structure is checked and maintained constantly and we take advice from leading engineering consultants.
"They have advised us that, if certain loading conditions on the bridge might be exceeded, it could be at risk.
"Therefore, on those occasions, we will take the precaution of closing the bridge to traffic and pedestrians."
The bridge will be closed on Thursday, August 9, and Saturday, August 11, from 6pm until 2am.
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